MAHAPURUSHA SRIMANTA SANKARADEVA VISYAVIDYALAYA

About

Department of Yogic Science and Naturopathy was established in Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon on 7th August 2015 with One Year Programme- Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga with 12 students. In the academic year 2016-17, 11 students were admitted for P.G. Diploma in Yoga.

The Department shifted from Nagaon to Guwahati Campus in July 2017. Department started Master Degree programme in Yogic Science and Naturopathy, first time in the North East Indian with 15 students. 29 students were admitted for the P.G. Diploma programme.

In the academic session 2018-19, Department started Ph.D. programme to extend the research activities in the field of Yoga.

From academic session 2020-21, Department started part-time Certificate/Diploma program in Yoga to benefit the common people.

At present Department of Yogic Science and Naturopathy is offering various programmes viz. Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A./M.Sc. and Part-time Certificate/Diploma in Yoga.

The main objective of the programmes is to train young, energetic and intelligent graduates in the art, science and philosophy of Yoga and Nature-Cure for gaining self-control and self-confidence and for unfolding latent potentialities in them and to get them well-grounded in a cultural synthesis so that they may, not only strive to lead a richer and well-integrated life themselves, but also help others to attain the same through physical and mental culture. It is expected that the youths, so trained, will not only transform themselves to healthy persons in the true sense of the term, but also contribute to bring harmony, peace and amity among the individuals and societies, torn to pieces by economic, political and communal conflicts, by bringing a marked transformation of their attitude towards each other. Leading a yogic way of life in day to day living will definitely bring a positive change in the lifestyle which will contribute to holistic health of the individual and the society as well.

Another objective of the programmes offered by the Department of Yogic Science and Naturopathy is to produce a quality Yoga Teacher who will themselves lead a yogic way of life and teach students in schools and colleges and youths in the society ‘theory and practice of yoga’, thereby not only contribute to the physical, mental and moral well-being of the students and youths but also contribute to bring positive change in the presently prevailing lifestyle among them.

Courses & Programs

Programmes Offered

M.A./M.Sc.
M.Phil.
Ph.D.
Part-time Certificate/Diploma

About the Programme

1.M.A./M.Sc.- This is an integrated Programme with two modules leading to the Master Degree in Yogic Science and Naturopathy. Each module is of one year duration, with two semesters each. Those who will have a valid reason to leave the program after two semesters i.e. after completing one year shall be awarded with Post Graduate Diploma.

2.Ph.D. & M.Phil.- This programme promotes the research activities in the field of Yoga. This programme motivates to conduct research in the areas of Yogic Science and Naturopathy for objectively establishing the benefits of the two for improving physical as well as mental health and also to propose new facts and new applications of the yogic methods for the benefit of the greater society.

3.Part-time Certificate/Diploma- The mail objective of this program is to facilitate the individuals working in government job/ Private Establishments, businessmen and housewives who can’t participate in a full-time program. The classes of this programmes run only on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission Procedure

M.A./M.Sc.- Merit basis. Entry shall be given in the program after completing the graduation in any discipline with minimum of 45% marks in the qualified examination. Preference shall be given to the candidates having major in Philosophy/Zoology/Sanskrit in the first Degree. Must be physically and mentally sound, capable of undergoing intense practical training in all types of yogic practice. A certificate from a competent medical authority (Medical Superintendent or an equivalent Medical Officer from a Medical College/Civil Hospital) to that effect shall have to be produced by the applicant. Age on the date of admission shall not be more than 30 years. On special ground/ cases, the upper age limit may be relaxed up to five years on consideration of the Departmental Advisory committee.
Ph.D. & M.Phil.- As per University norms.
Part-time Certificate/Diploma- Merit basis. Candidate passes in Higher Secondary or equivalent in any discipline from any Education Board recognized by the State or Central Govt can take admission for this programme.

Department Head

Designation- HOD & Assistant Professor

People

Designation- HOD & Assistant Professor

Designation- Assistant Professor

Designation- Yoga Instructor

Designation- Assistant Professor

Designation- Yoga instructor

Designation- Teaching Associate

Supporting Staff

Research & Publications

Research Completed: Nil.

Ongoing Research:

1.Title- Effect of Yogic Practices on Selected Physical Fitness and Physiological Variables among the Students of Physical Education

Name of scholar - Hridayananda Tamuli Phukan